How far is Scranton, KS from Mineral Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Scranton, KS to Mineral Springs, KS is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Mineral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Mineral Springs.
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Start on Brownie Street
87 m · 15 sec · Brownie Street
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Turn sharp left onto 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on West 157th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 157th Street
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Turn left
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
962 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East 137th Street
53 m · 5 sec · East 137th Street
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Continue on Main Street
918 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 125th Street
4 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 125th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Mineral Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 157th Street
Continue on West 157th Street
2.46 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Mineral Springs?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carbondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Scranton and 3.7 miles from Mineral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Sunny near Mineral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Carbondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carbondale.
Topeka
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Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 4.95 mi (7.96 km).
#1 Scranton
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 38.7816700, -95.7386000 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mineral Springs
Mineral Springs is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8408400, -95.6869300 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Springs (-95.68693, 38.84084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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